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KinderCare is seeking Assistant Teachers for our New Lenox center to support high-quality early childhood education. In this role, you'll partner with lead teachers to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children can thrive. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, supervising children, supporting lesson implementation, and maintaining a clean, organized environment. You'll help foster social, emotional, and cognitive development while modeling positive behavior. KinderCare offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement in early childhood education. Responsibilities Support lead teachers with daily classroom activities and routines Supervise children to ensure a safe, nurturing environment Assist in implementing age-appropriate lessons and play-based learning Help maintain clean, organized, and engaging learning spaces Monitor children's well-being and follow health and safety procedures Communicate positively with children, families, and staff Support documentation of attendance and basic child observations Collaborate with teaching team and participate in training Required Skills Classroom support Early childhood education practices Child supervision Behavior management Lesson implementation Basic curriculum support Health and safety procedures Parent communication Record keeping Team collaboration